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Who is Love Island bombshell Abbie Quinnen? Meet Strictly Come Dancing star’s ex-girlfriend who’s joined the villa
ABBIE Quinnen shot to fame when she dated former Strictly pro dancer AJ Pritchard.
But since their split she has continued to stay in the spotlight and is now a Love Island bombshell.
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Who is Love Island bombshell Abbie Quinnen?
Born on May 9, 1997, Abbie Quinnen is a dancer and Influencer from London.
The talented star learnt her craft when she trained at The Urdang Academy in Islington.
The Love Island bombshell is also managed by Apollo Artist Management, an agency which has a number of film, musical and TV stars on its books.
You can follow her on Instagram @abbiequinnen where she keeps fans-up-yo-date with her glam life and modelling work.
In March 2021, The Sun revealed how Abbie was the victim of a social media video going wrong that resulted in her getting third degree burns.
A blazing wine bottle exploded in the dancer’s face and set her hair and clothing alight.
Following her terrible ordeal, Abbie spent several weeks in hospital.
When did Abbie Quinnen date AJ Pritchard?
The Sun exclusively revealed in May 2018 that Abbie was dating Strictly star AJ Pritchard.
She met him when she was a dancer on his tour.
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A source at the time told The Sun: “AJ fell for Abbie the moment he saw her and they’ve been dating for a while now.
“She auditioned as a dancer for his Get On The Floor Live tour and AJ snapped her up straight away."
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However, Abbie was left heartbroken when she split with AJ.
The news of their break-up was announced at the end of September 2022.
When is Abbie Quinnen entering the Love Island villa?
An exact date of when Abbie will arrive on Love Island is yet to be revealed but she WILL be one of the 2024 bombshells.
She follows on from Towie legend Joey Essex who is already in the villa.
Abbie already has links to the ITV2 show through AJ’s brother Curtis, who came fourth in 2019.
A source said: “Abbie has become well-known in her own right and after her break up with AJ she fancied a fresh chance at love.
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“Joey went in as the first big bombshell and Abbie is waiting in the wings for the call up.
“She has been in talks with Love Island for weeks over being a bombshell and has said she can’t wait to dive in and mix things up.
"When she was with AJ she found out a lot about Love Island through Curtis so she knows what is in store for her.”
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How to watch Love Island
Episodes air on ITV2 at 9pm Sunday to Friday, with a highlights show every Saturday.
The smash hit reality show is filmed in a villa on the Spanish island of Majorca.
Love Island is once again hosted by Maya Jama, who started presenting the show in 2023.
The Islanders are treated to staying in a six-bed rustic £2.5M villa.
Love Island line-up 2024
Love Island is back on the box with a brand new batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
The Girls
- Patsy Field - The Sun revealed how Love Island had signed stunning Patsy Field, who is an Influencer with a disability.
- Samantha Kenny - Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny is a 27-year-old works in a beauty salon as a make-up artist.
- Mimii Ngulube - Student nurse Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Jess White - Shop manager Jess White hails from Stockport.
- Harriett Blackmore - Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Nicole Samuel - Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
The boys
- Joey Essex - Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies - Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone - Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Munveer Jabbal - Munveer Jabbal is the oldest contestant in the villa this year at 30-years-old.
- Ayo Odukoya - Meet Ayo Odukoya who is a footballer and former model.
- Ronnie Vint - The Sun revealed how Ronnie Vint - who is best mates with Olivia Attwood's hubby Bradley Dack - is in the villa this summer.
Dumped:
- Sam Taylor - Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.
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